How the Cozy Genre Took Over the World

How the Cozy Genre Took Over the World

Randee Dawn on why cozies and cottagecore appeal in our nightmarish reality.

By Randee Dawn | April 17, 2026

The Best International Fiction of April 2026

The Best International Fiction of April 2026

Spanish autofiction, Korean satire, German metafiction, Italian vacationers, and Polish detectives

By Molly Odintz | April 16, 2026

Jane Harper on Australian Crime Fiction, Settings, and Crafting Slow-Burn Suspense

Jane Harper on Australian Crime Fiction, Settings, and Crafting Slow-Burn Suspense

The author of Last One Out in conversation with John B. Valeri

By John B. Valeri | April 16, 2026

Your Orient Express Reading List: From Lonely Planet

Your Orient Express Reading List: From Lonely Planet

From dozing spies and queasy aristocrats to Poirot’s omelettes, novelists have used the train as a vehicle for stories of crime, passion and subterfuge. 

By Helena Smith | April 16, 2026

Documentaries to Watch Now: Cover-Up (2025)

Documentaries to Watch Now: Cover-Up (2025)

A documentary about Seymour Hersh and investigative reporting that unfolds like a 1970s-style conspiracy thriller.

By Radha Vatsal | April 16, 2026

6 Mystery Novels with Unorthodox Settings and Setups

6 Mystery Novels with Unorthodox Settings and Setups

R.M. Caldwell recommends Matthew Reilly, Terry Pratchett, and more

By R.M. Caldwell | April 16, 2026

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  • The Newer World
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Luke Goebel on Weaponized Fatigue and the Necessity of Violence in His New Novel

By Luke Goebel | April 16, 2026

Nicholas George on Setting Mysteries in Dynamic Locations

By Nicholas George | April 15, 2026

5 Suspense Reads with Heart

By Allison Winn Scotch | April 15, 2026

On Blending Religion and Horror-Comedy

On Blending Religion and Horror-Comedy

Kathleen Rhodes appreciates the long and irreverent tradition of religious satire in horror fiction

By Kathleen Rhodes | April 15, 2026

James Wolff on Why the World of Espionage Is Impossibly Messy

James Wolff on Why the World of Espionage Is Impossibly Messy

'I have come to the conclusion that this sense of uncertainty and ambiguity lies at the heart of the profession.'

By James Wolff | April 14, 2026

What to Watch Now: Syriana (2005)

What to Watch Now: Syriana (2005)

A complex story about oil, power, and morally compromised people.

By Radha Vatsal | April 14, 2026

R.M. Caldwell on Writing a Regency-Era 'Fast and the Furious', Neurodivergence, and More

R.M. Caldwell on Writing a Regency-Era 'Fast and the Furious', Neurodivergence, and More

The author of Fast and Fastidious in conversation with Alex Dueben

By Alex Dueben | April 14, 2026

How an Indian Immigrant Became One of the Greatest Informants in ATF History

How an Indian Immigrant Became One of the Greatest Informants in ATF History

On Ray Khan, storytelling, and the dangers of undercover work.

By Kerry Linfoot | April 14, 2026

Heather Harper Ellett on Narrative Therapy, Southern Noir, and

Heather Harper Ellett on Narrative Therapy, Southern Noir, and "Re-authoring" Our Lives

The author of 'Ain't Nobody Nobody' on changing endings.

By Heather Harper Ellett | April 14, 2026

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

New offerings from the world of crime, mystery, and thrillers.

By CrimeReads | April 13, 2026

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